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AGENDA
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CIVIC AUDITORIUM MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1998
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 7: 30 P.M.
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
CRISTINA C. MADRID
MAYOR
DIANE BEEBE DAVE HARDISON
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DICK STANFORD JOSEPH R. ROCHA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
I. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
• Call to Order
• Pledge to the Flag
• Invocation - Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinder Ministries.
• Roll Call
• Ceremonial - Presentation of DSA $500,000 Grant Award, by Chief of Police
Broderick and Lieutenant Sam Gonzalez.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
(Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without interruption up to five (5) minutes maximum time, subject
to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker’s
questions or comments, shall be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments. Public
Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes time.)
A. Miss Azusa, Angela Franklin, to address Council regarding recruiting candidates for the 1999 Miss Azusa
Pageant.
B. Mr. Byron Torres of Vision Sound, to address Council with invitation to toy drive at the Balzac Café on
December 19, 1998.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
A. No scheduled reports.
III. SCHEDULED ITEMS
If you challenge the City’s proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising those issues that you or
someone else raised at the following public hearings described in this Agenda, or in any written
correspondence delivered to the City on or prior to the public hearings.
A. PUBLIC HEARING - regarding approval of the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority.
Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing; receive testimony, close the Hearing. Waive further reading
and adopt Resolution No. 98-C195, approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, for the La Paloma Apartments located at 385
Rockvale Avenue, Azusa.
B. PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 204, an amendment to the Azusa Municipal Code, entitled:
Signs in Commercial Zones, pertaining to wall and monument signs, proposes to delete the sign height
limitation and the allowance of additional monument signs for shopping centers with additional street
frontages.
Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing; receive testimony, close the Hearing. Waive further reading
and introduce proposed ordinance amending Article VIII, Table 88-1605, and Table 88-1516 of Title 88, of
the Azusa Municipal Code pertaining to wall and monument signs.
C. PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 206, an amendment to the Azusa Municipal Code, to restrict
outdoor advertising of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and certain adult telephone messages.
Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing; receive testimony, close the Hearing. Waive further reading
and introduce proposed ordinance adding Article III Division 1, of Chapter 6 to restrict outdoor advertising of
alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and certain adult telephone messages.
D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on General Plan Amendment GPA 96-1, Zone Change Z-96-1,
Rosedale Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map TTM 52263, Environmental Impact Report, and
Development Agreement, for property located at 18331 East Foothill Blvd., City of Azusa.
Recommendation: Public Hearing to be continued to date, time and place decided upon by Council.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote. If Staff or
Councilmembers wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered under
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
A. Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes as written.
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B. Resolution approving appropriation amendments for Fiscal Year 1998-99. Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 98-C196.
C. Amendment to Independent Cities Risk Manager Authority (ICRMA) Joint Powers Agreement. The
amendment includes the admittance of the City of Chino to membership in ICRMA and confirmation of the
identity of the City of Azusa’s representatives to the Governing Board, Cristina Madrid and Cheryl Rezentes.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-C197.
D. Purchase of one GMC Sierra one-ton truck for Electric Operations Division. Bid opening was held in
the Office of the City Clerk on November 23, 1998; three bids were received. Recommendation: Authorize
the purchase of one GMC Sierra one-ton truck from Reynolds Buick GMC, low bidder, in the amount of
$22,461.88.
E. Human Resources Action Items - Recommendation: Approve
Merit Increase: K. Ball, D. Aszman, and F. Vasquez.
New Appointments: R. Torres, Utility Marketing Service Coordinator, pending physical exam.
Promotions: K. Godbey, Water Utility Maintenance Mechanic, effective 12/8/98.
M. Criswell, Water Utility Operator I/II, effective 12/8/98.
Separations: S. Gowan, Water Utility Operator II, effective 11/25/98.
Early Retirement: A. Carney, Administrative Secretary, effective 12/30/98.
D. Chudyk, Community Improvement Inspector, effective 12/30/98.
J. Enriquez, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, effective 11/4/98.
S. Smith, Administrative Secretary, effective 12/30/98.
R. Compton, Corporal of the Azusa Police Department, effective 12/26/98.
Resolution adopting a benefit package to parting employees, early retirement. Adopt Resolution No. 98-
C198.
F. Removal and Replacement of a Detroit Engine for 1987 Ford Dump Truck in the Water Division.
Three informal quotations were received to perform work to replace the motor in the Water Division Dump
Truck. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-C199, waiving formal bidding procedures and allowing
the work to be performed by Volvo Trucks of San Gabriel Valley, low quote, in the amount of $11,320.00.
G. Sale of Police Trailers. Recommendation: Authorize the sale, at a public auction, of the two Police office
trailers which will soon be obstructing the final renovation work on the old Police Building.
H. Change Orders No.’s 39-49, for the Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project. The proposed
change orders are crucial in order to resolve elements of the project that were originally eliminated due to
budgetary constraints, and to meet code requirements. The change orders will be funded by the Division of
State Architect (DSA) $500,000 grant award and will not impact the General Fund. Recommendation:
Approve the change orders in the total dollar amount of $331,693.
I. Amendment to Non Classified Employees Compensation and Benefits Memorandum. Upon review of
part-time hours worked, staff has noted that there are some employees who consistently work 32 hours or
more hours per week (approximately 80%+ of full-time hours). They do not receive sick leave or vacation
leave. It is proposed that a system a “Part-Time Leave” system be implemented for these employees. The
employee could utilize the paid leave for illness or vacation but there would be no property rights to the
unused accrued leave. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-C200, granting part-time leave
benefits to certain part-time employees.
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J. City Treasurer’s Report as of October, 1998. Recommendation: Receive and file.
K. Service Agreement between Cities of Azusa and Covina - Solid Waste Contract Management.
Recommendation: Approve the Service Agreement between the Cities of Azusa and Covina for Covina to
provide staff service to manage Azusa’s solid waste contract and design and implement waste reduction
programs in order to comply with AB 939.
L. Time of Use Metering Upgrade Plan. A time of use (TOU) account is tracked and billed at different rates
based upon the time of day and season of the year. In order to meet customers demands and current market
trends, the Utilities Department needs to purchase a new TOU metering solution. Recommendation:
Approve the Department’s Time of Use Metering Upgrade Plan and adopt Resolution No. 98-C201, waiving
formal sealed bidding and awarding the purchase of 30 General Electric KV meters to Southwest Power and
purchase of MV-90 System and Associated items to Utility Translation Systems.
M. Adjustment of Dial-A-Ride Service Area. Staff was directed to look into the possibility of extending the
dial-a-ride service beyond the City’s boundaries for shopping. The increased demand can be met on a limited
basis by reducing the medical service area from 15-7 miles. Recommendation: Starting December 1, 1998,
offer dial-a-ride service outside the city on limited basis to Cloth World, K-Mart, Lucky’s and WalMart in
Covina for shopping and reduce the medical service area from 15 to 7 miles. The new service would be
provided on a trial basis until June 1, 1999, at which time an evaluation would be made to the Council to
determine its effectiveness.
N. Plans and Specifications for a hydraulic digger derrick (boom truck). Recommendation: Approve the
Plans and Specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
O. Enabling Agreement between the City of Azusa and the City of Vernon. This Agreement will facilitate
any future wholesale short-term power transactions between the Parties. Recommendation: Authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement upon the preparation of executions copies. Furthermore, it is recommended
that City Council delegate the authority to the City Manager or his designee to enter into future short-term
transactions that may arise under the Agreement.
P. Resolution approving the execution of a Transfer Agreement for cable television from Charter
Communications to Paul G. Allen. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement.
Q. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution Nos. 98-C202 and C203.
V. CONVENE JOINTLY AS THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
A. Proposed License Agreement with Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc. to Rent a Portion of the Krems Site
for Sunday Swap Meet Parking. The Edwards Drive-In Theatre is requesting permission to use the Krems
site for additional temporary Sunday Swap Meet parking. The proposal is for Edwards to pay $500 per
Sunday Swap Meet event, install protective chain link fencing and keep the property clean during December
and January usage. Recommendation: Approve the License Agreement with Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc.,
and authorize the Chairperson to execute the Agreement. Staff also recommends that the City Council waive
Section 88-135 of the Azusa Municipal Code which requires the site to be paved for parking.
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CITY COUNCIL TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
VI. AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote. If Staff or
Boardmenbers wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered under
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
A. Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes as written.
B. Agency Treasurer’s Report. Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. Three separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency. Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution Nos. 98-R70, 98-R71, and 98-R72.
VII. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
A. Second reading and adoption of proposed Ordinance concerning the location, review and definition of
tattoo parlors and permanent cosmetics establishments. Recommendation: Waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 98-O16.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
A. MAYOR MADRID
1. Discussion regarding December 29, 1998, the City of Azusa’s 100th Birthday.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8).
Property: Real Property Water Rights held by the City of Azusa and Monrovia Nursery.
Negotiator: Mr. Joe Hsu, Utility Director
Under Negotiation: The terms and price of the sale and/or exchange of real property water rights.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8).
Property: 616 North McKeever Avenue
Negotiator: Mr. Roy Bruckner, Community Development Director
Under Negotiation: Terms and Price of Sale.
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C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8).
Property: Public Right-of-ways throughout the City of Azusa in which Charter Communications
has obtained easements for cable utilities.
Negotiator: Mr. Rick Cole, City Manager
Under Negotiation: The terms and consideration for the potential sale or exchange of easements.
X. ADJOURNMENT
A. Adjourn to date, time and place decided upon by Council to conduct continued public hearing on Rosedale
Development Project.
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